Step | Action | Value | Yes | No | ||||||||||||||||
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1 |
Is there coolant visible on the ground? | -- | ||||||||||||||||||
2 | Inspect the cooling system for proper pressure retention. Does the cooling system maintain the correct pressure? | -- | ||||||||||||||||||
3 | Check for a leaking radiator. Does the radiator leak? | -- | ||||||||||||||||||
4 | Repair or replace the radiator. Refer to Radiator Replacement . Is there still a loss of coolant? | -- | System OK | |||||||||||||||||
5 | Check for a leaking coolant recovery reservoir or surge tank. Is there a leak in the reservoir or surge tank? | -- | ||||||||||||||||||
6 | Replace the coolant recovery reservoir or surge tank.
Is there still a loss of coolant? | -- | System OK | |||||||||||||||||
7 | Check for any loose or damaged radiator hoses or connections. Are any radiator hoses or hose connections damaged? | -- | ||||||||||||||||||
8 |
Is there still a loss of coolant? | -- | System OK | |||||||||||||||||
9 | Check for a water pump gasket leak. Is there a leak at the water pump gasket? | -- | ||||||||||||||||||
10 | Replace the water pump gasket.
Is there still a loss of coolant? | -- | System OK | |||||||||||||||||
11 | Check for a water pump seal leal. Is there a leak at the water pump seal? | -- | ||||||||||||||||||
12 | Replace the water pump. Is there still a loss of coolant?
| -- | System OK | |||||||||||||||||
13 | Check the radiator filler cap. Is the radiator filler cap damaged? | -- | ||||||||||||||||||
14 | Replace the radiator filler cap. Is there still a loss of coolant? | -- | System OK | |||||||||||||||||
15 | Check cylinder head gasket for leaks. Is the cylinder head gasket leaking? | -- | ||||||||||||||||||
16 | Replace the cylinder head gasket. Refer to the appropriate procedure:
Is there still a loss of coolant? | -- | System OK | |||||||||||||||||
17 | Inspect the cylinder head and cylinder block. Is the cylinder head or cylinder block cracked? | -- | ||||||||||||||||||
18 | Replace or resurface the cylinder head or cylinder block as necessary. Refer to the appropriate procedure:
Is there still a loss of coolant? | -- | System OK | |||||||||||||||||
19 | Check for a leaking heater core. Is the heater core leaking? | -- | System OK | |||||||||||||||||
20 | Make the necessary repairs or replace the components as necessary in order to repair the leak. Is there still a loss of coolant? | -- | -- | System OK |
